To: sickoflibs
Unless the defendants are present I don’t think the trial can commence with just their Lawyers. This isn’t a civil case. It’s criminal. They can be declared guilty in absentia but not innocent.
3 posted on
05/10/2018 10:52:33 AM PDT by
Fhios
(Mr. Magoo or Rip Van Sessions?)
To: Fhios
The attorneys can enter not guilty pleas on behalf of defendants without defendants being present. There are several stages to go through before a trial can actually commence.
7 posted on
05/10/2018 10:57:20 AM PDT by
jazminerose
(Adorable Deplorable)
To: Fhios
RE:”
Unless the defendants are present I don’t think the trial can commence with just their Lawyers. This isn’t a civil case. It’s criminal. They can be declared guilty in absentia but not innocent.” Charges are against the company not individuals.
9 posted on
05/10/2018 11:06:17 AM PDT by
sickoflibs
(Florida school safety bill=gun grabbing)
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